No matter how much you describe them, though, you are likely to find that the edges are between browned and crispy. We cook them at a higher temperature as most people here don't like eggs (scrambled or fried) as wet-shiny-soft as Gringos like them.

I've used "Huevos volteado tiernos" (eggs turned over tender). It doesn't always work but at restaurants that know how to make them properly it should work. I haven't had much luck however. I think they fry them too hot, don't turn them soon enough and leave them on the heat too long. I did find one place in Ixtapa; Casa Morales.

This seems to be somewhat regional. In Mexico, at least, if you order "huevos fritos," they will be fried in a pan of oil. "Huevos estrellados" will be made like "eggs over easy," but you can always mention the degree of cooking you want. If you order "estrellados" and they come out "fried," this is not a function of language but of cooks who don´t what they are doing.

If you want scrambled, order "huevos revueltos." And just like in English, you can, and should, mention the degree of cooking you want

I know them as " huevos estrellados" .As far as getting them cooked the way i like them , now that is a challenge in a mexican restuarant . Its almost like asking for a steak done rare , its not easy to get it made that way

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